2006-12-07 16:22:51 · 7 answers · asked by Coche 4 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
They both treat the body as a whole....not as "parts". Chiropractors have more extensive training in many additional facets of healthcare. Chiropractors can do massage, but massage therapists are not supposed to do manipulations. Chiropractors also do not confine themselves to ONLY spinal manipulation. Chiropractors charge more than massage therapists, but both can work in conjunction with medical doctors.
2006-12-07 16:37:56 · answer #1 · answered by that judi 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A chiropractor adjusts the alignment of bones, most of the time within the again. A therapeutic massage therapist kneads tight muscle mass and fascia which might be pulling the ones bones out of alignment.
2016-09-03 10:29:31 · answer #2 · answered by kernan 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you live in the United States, the first isn't a doctor; the second one is. Chiropractors are either licensed as a Doctor of Chiropractic or a Chiropractic Physician depending on the State. And, this allows them to diagnose a condition and provide treatment within their scope of practice. They will manipulate the spine to provide relief to the local joints and correction of neural integrity. Massage therapist will work with your muscles to restore proper function.
2006-12-07 17:08:17 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
A massage Therapist massages muscles for pain and relaxation.
They can not render a medical evaluation.
A Chiropractor is a Doctor of Chiropractic medicine, they can interpret x-rays and re-align the spine. However, they can not prescribe medication.
2006-12-07 16:40:47 · answer #4 · answered by Mav 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Threapist is actually spelt "the rapist"! Anyway a massage therapist massage the whole body whereas a chiropractor specializes in the back and spine.
2006-12-07 16:27:48 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
Massage therapists work on muscles to stretch, loosen up, work out the "knot"s, etc. A chiropractor is concerned with getting your spinal column (vertebrae) aligned correctly.
2006-12-07 16:32:01 · answer #6 · answered by Cruel Angel 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Therapist tend to rub off on you; whereas, chiropractors can either be real back breakers or provide you with good backup or keep you from being totally "spineless"!
2006-12-07 16:33:24 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋